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Faires & Festivals around the 209 area code in 2010

March 8th, 2010

Even though the weather is still a little bit chilly. There are many signs that Spring is just around the corner. My calendar says the first day of spring is March 20, 2010.  Today was a beautiful, relatively clear and breezy day. It got me thinking about kite flying and all the upcoming Faires and Festivals coming up in 2010. I’ve made a quick list of events happening within around the 209 area code. » Read more: Faires & Festivals around the 209 area code in 2010

Best tools for moving

March 2nd, 2010

I don’t know when was the last time you moved home.  For me it was many years ago.  Recently, I helped friends move.  It would have been a terrible experience without these tools. » Read more: Best tools for moving

Do you include yourself in photographs?

February 12th, 2010

I was recently asked if I could produce a picture of myself at a particular event. As I looked through my archive of pictures, I became painfully aware that there were not any pictures of me at any of the events I had attended. I know I was there and I know who was taking pictures at those events besides me. I need to make sure a few pictures of me are mixed in with the others. » Read more: Do you include yourself in photographs?

Upcoming Techie Events

January 30th, 2010

Here are some techie type events I plan to attend during 2010.

Let me know if you are planning to attend too.

MacWorld Expo 2010 February 9-13, 2010 www.macworldexpo.com
Moscone Center
747 Howard Street, 5th Flr.
San Francisco, CA 94103
CELF Embedded Linux Conference April 12-14, 2010 www.embeddedlinuxconference.com
Hotel Kabuki
1625 Post Street
San Francisco, CA
Embedded Systems Conference April 26-29, 2010 ESC Silicon Valley
McEnery Convention Center
San Jose, CA
Maker Faire 2010 May 22-23, 2010 www.makerfaire.com
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, Calif.

Fund-Raiser:5th Annual Crab / Tri-tip Feed Feb 13th, 2010

January 16th, 2010

Venturing is a co-ed program within the Boy Scouts of America. For those that have been in scouting for awhile, you might remember the Explorers.  It’s a program where young adults 14-20 learn new skills, do fun high-adventure outdoor activities and develop into leaders of the future.  Outdoor activities aren’t cheap, so we’re asking the community to join us in our fund raiser.

Who   Venture Crew 515
What   5th Annual Crab / Tri-tip Feed
When   Saturday, February 13th, 2010
  6pm-10pm
Where   St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
  1635 Chester Drive, Tracy, 95376

 

  Pre-sale Door price
Individuals $35 $40
Two $70 $80
Three $105 $120
Four $120 $160
Five $150 $200
Six $180 $240
Seven $210 $280
Eight $240 $320
Kids 12 and under $15 $20

Support our Crew, get Pre-sale tickets.  Don’t forget purchasing 4 or more adult tickets at a time will get you a group discount $30 per person.

Please Contact Ward Shelley (209) 612-2057 to purchase tickets.

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